VOICED : Brittany granite on the rebound from rocky patch

The video discusses the use of pink granite from Brittany in notable buildings like the European Parliament and the Bank of China. Despite its past glory, the Brittany granite industry is struggling due to competition from cheaper Chinese granite, leading to job losses and quarry closures. Local producers are trying to revitalize the industry by obtaining a regional label and emphasizing quality and environmental criteria to differentiate their product.

What do the European Parliament and the Bank of China have in common regarding their construction materials?

• They both use limestone from the UK.

• They both use marble from Italy.

• They both use pink granite from Brittany, France.

• They both use steel from Germany.

What is a major challenge faced by the granite industry in Brittany?

• Lack of skilled workers.

• High transportation costs.

• Competition from cheaper Chinese granite.

• Environmental regulations.

How has employment in the granite sector changed in the Denom Basin area?

• It has increased significantly.

• It has fluctuated unpredictably.

• It has remained stable.

• It has decreased to less than 40 jobs.

What recent development might help Brittany's granite industry?

• Partnerships with international companies.

• Government subsidies for granite producers.

• Receiving a regional label for their granite.

• Introduction of new mining technology.

What is unique about the quarry in Laclotte?

• It exports granite to over 50 countries.

• It is the oldest quarry in Brittany.

• It is the largest quarry in France.

• It produces the only pink granite in France.